The Islanders inked second-round pick Daniil Prokhorov to a three-year entry-level contract Tuesday morning, the team announced, making him their second 2025 draft pick to sign after Matthew Schaefer.

Exact terms were not immediately available.

The Islanders selected Daniil Prokhorov with the No. 42 pick. Getty Images

Daniil Prokhorov holding a stick. Getty Images

Prokhorov, a 6-foot-6 right wing, stood out at rookie camp in July for his size .

The 18-year-old Prokhorov is set to play this season in Russia on a two-way deal with Dynamo Moscow, allowing him to play in both the KHL and the second-division MHL, where he played last season with Dynamo St. Petersburg.

“I can’t even pronounce his name, but Prokhorov, quite impressive,” AHL Bridgeport coach Rocky Thompson said. “Cause

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